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- 4-year-old boy calls 911 after ‘bad mom’ eats his ice cream (abcnews.go.com)
Mount Pleasant, WI – A 4-year-old boy dialed 911 last Tuesday, reporting his mother for a truly heinous crime: eating his ice cream. Officers Gardinier and Ostergaard responded to the hang-up call, arriving at a home in Mount Pleasant, just west of Racine. The young caller informed them his mother was “being bad” and needed to go to jail.
The officers quickly determined the root of the “crime”—the missing ice cream. Although initially demanding justice, the boy soon relented, admitting he didn’t want his mom arrested, just a replacement scoop. The officers left, but not before making a mental note.
The next day, Officers Gardinier and Ostergaard returned, this time bearing gifts – ice cream for the wronged youngster. The officers posed for a picture with the boy, capturing the sweet ending to the incident.
The police department’s social media post about the call generated humorous responses, with many empathizing with the boy’s initial outrage. One commenter noted, “At least he knows how to call for help.
It could save someone’s life one day!” Another praised the officers for building positive relationships with the community’s children.
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